Minnesota Timberwolves @ New Orleans Pelicans
Game Leaders
Team Stats
40% (40-100)
Field Goal %
42% (37-88)
23% (10-44)
Three Point %
19% (6-32)
71% (20-28)
Free Throw %
89% (16-18)
12
Turnovers
23
49
Rebounds
48
26
Largest Lead
3
Game Information
New Orleans, LA

Referee:Brent Barnaky
Referee:Tyler Ford
Referee:Danielle Scott

Team Stats
| FG | 40-100 | 37-88 |
| Field Goal % | 40 | 42 |
| 3PT | 10-44 | 6-32 |
| Three Point % | 23 | 19 |
| FT | 20-28 | 16-18 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 48 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 21 | 15 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 28 | 33 |
| Assists | 21 | 24 |
| Steals | 14 | 6 |
| Blocks | 9 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 23 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 | 28 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 56 | 56 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 26 | 3 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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